Southern Adventist University

Collegedale, TN • private

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Overview

Institution Type

private

Campus Setting

Suburban

Student Population

Undergrad: 4,086 • Total: 4,540

Academic Calendar

Semester

Address

4881 Taylor Cir
Collegedale, TN
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Website

www.southern.edu

Region

Southeast

Carnegie Classification

Carnegie Code: 32

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 1,867 (45.7%) • Female: 2,219 (54.3%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	539	13.2%
Black/African American	264	6.5%
Hispanic/Latino	1,087	26.6%
White	1,600	39.2%
Two or More Races	267	6.5%
International	269	6.6%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

66.6%

1,819 admitted from 2,731 applicants

SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)

Reading: 500-650
Math: 470-620
Total: 970-1270

ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)

18-26

Application Types Offered

—

Application Requirements

—

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

51.4%

4-Year Graduation Rate

29.6%

Freshman Retention Rate

82.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

29.0:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

$36,000

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

Tuition: $26,000

Room & Board

$8,900

Books & Supplies

$1,100

Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

$0-30,000	$19,123
$30,001-48,000	$20,421
$48,001-75,000	$22,849
$75,001-110,000	$26,679
$110,001+	$30,751

Students Receiving Pell Grants

90%

Average Grant/Scholarship Aid

$25,374

💰 Merit Scholarships

Typical Requirements

3.0 GPA / 33 ACT

In-State Awards

$1,000-$11,250/yr

Out-of-State Awards

$1,000-$11,250/yr

Multi-Year Awards

$1,500-$2,100 total

3 automatic scholarships (13 total)

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Common questions about Southern Adventist University

What is Southern Adventist University's acceptance rate?

Southern Adventist University accepts 67% of applicants, from 2,731 applications.

How much does Southern Adventist University cost?

Tuition and fees are $26,000. Families earning under $30,000 pay $19,123 on average after aid.

What ACT score do you need for Southern Adventist University?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 18 and 26 on the ACT.

What is Southern Adventist University's graduation rate?

51% of students graduate within six years.